AMD A8-5600K | MediaTek Dimensity 1000 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD A8-5600K and the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD A8-5600K 4 core processor released in Q3/2012 with the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2020. |
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AMD A (112) | Family | Mediatek Dimensity (36) |
AMD A8-5000 (3) | CPU group | MediaTek Dimensity 1000 (4) |
2 | Generation | 1 |
Trinity (Piledriver) | Architecture | Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD A8-5600K is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.60 GHz (3.90 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The MediaTek Dimensity 1000 clocks with 2.60 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD A8-5600K | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1000 |
4 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.60 GHz (3.90 GHz) | A-Core | 2.60 GHz 4x Cortex-A77 |
-- | B-Core | 2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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AMD A8-5600K | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1000 |
-- | AI hardware | Mediatek APU 3.0 |
-- | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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AMD Radeon HD 7560D | GPU | ARM Mali-G77 MP9 |
0.76 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.85 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
4 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 1 |
32 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 1 |
4 | Compute units | 9 |
256 | Shader | 144 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
11 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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AMD Radeon HD 7560D | GPU | ARM Mali-G77 MP9 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD A8-5600K, while the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.8 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD A8-5600K | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1000 |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | LPDDR4X-1866 |
Max. Memory | 16 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD A8-5600K has a TDP of 100 W. The TDP of the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD A8-5600K | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1000 |
100 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD A8-5600K has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of MediaTek Dimensity 1000 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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AMD A8-5600K | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1000 |
32 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | -- |
FM2 | Socket | -- |
AMD-V | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q3/2012 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
95 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD A8-5600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD A8-5600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD A8-5600K
AMD Radeon HD 7560D @ 0.76 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000
ARM Mali-G77 MP9 @ 0.85 GHz |
AMD A8-5600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD A8-5600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD A8-5600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD A8-5600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD A8-5600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD A8-5600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD A8-5600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD A8-5600K | MediaTek Dimensity 1000 |
Unknown | Unknown |